M2.3 Depth: 31.7 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Maroc ⵍⵎⵖⵔⵉⴱ almghrb (Morocco)

UTC time: 2026-05-08 02:45:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 8, 2026 at 02:45 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Maroc ⵍⵎⵖⵔⵉⴱ almghrb (Morocco). With a focal depth of about 32 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.3

Depth

31.7 km

UTC time

2026-05-08 02:45:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Morocco

City

Maroc ⵍⵎⵖⵔⵉⴱ almghrb

Source

emsc

Coordinates

35.42850, -6.29000

Temperature

17.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

31.7 km

31.7 km — deeper than the regional average (18.3 km)

Regional average: 18.3 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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Calatrava Volcanic Field

Distance: 432 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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